Health equity’s importance is increasingly well understood. But what does health equity mean to you? In this episode, you’ll learn 14 ways to help you find out. Listen here and read the transcript below. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Health equity is still on people’s minds, and I am here for it! Maybe you can define health equity. But what […]
Reflective Practice
Episode 115 Communication must be part of any DEI strategy
In and beyond healthcare, American workers are quitting their jobs in record numbers–and this trend shows little signs of slowing. Employers who want to attract and retain talent are talking up their DEI strategy in order to be competitive. Here’s why communication must be part of any successful DEI strategy, and how you can get […]
Reflecting on health equity and communication
2021 was another interesting year, and I am glad we got through it together. As President of Health Communication Partners, I’m taking this time to reflect on, and recap, the resources we have provided this year to help inform and support your equity work as health professionals. Health Communication Partners provides health communication consulting in […]
Episode #114 Toward more equitable interprofessional communication
Strong and equitable interprofessional communication is crucial. We’re trying to collaborate. We’re needing to communicate. We’re having to coordinate within incredibly complex, overlapping systems, under unbelievable circumstances. Here are tips to help you be more equitable while managing your interprofessional communication. And there’s an infographic! Listen here and read the transcript below. It’s Christmastime! In the spirit of […]
Our Top 10 Most Popular Podcast Episodes of the Year
I love this time of the year! And counting down our most-listened-to episodes of the year is really a treat for me. It’s no surprise that vaccine communication shows up here and there. But thankfully, Covid-related topics don’t dominate. Health equity does! On to the countdown… #10 Revisiting Patient Misconceptions We revisited the first topic […]
Make communication part of your DEI strategy
Many organizations have recently made a public commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The question then arises, “How do we start? What can our initial steps be?” Those organizations who have a track record of pursuing DEI values are concerned with how to measure impact, choose appropriate targets, and plan how to reach them, in […]